Synonym- A. ameloprasum Hook. f. non Linn.
Family- Liliaceae, Alliaceae.
Habitat- Native to theMediterranean region; cultivated in India.
English- Leek.
Folk- Vilaayati Piyaaz. Praan(Kashmir). Seemevangayam (Tamil Nadu).
Action- Expectorant; used as a substitute for garlic.Leek is poor in volatile oil content in comparison with garlic, but it contains sufficient amounts of non-toxic saponins,which perhaps give it expectorant properties.
The bulbs contain several thiosulphinates,and also potentially anticarcinogenic flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol.
Family- Liliaceae, Alliaceae.
Habitat- Native to theMediterranean region; cultivated in India.
English- Leek.
Folk- Vilaayati Piyaaz. Praan(Kashmir). Seemevangayam (Tamil Nadu).
Action- Expectorant; used as a substitute for garlic.Leek is poor in volatile oil content in comparison with garlic, but it contains sufficient amounts of non-toxic saponins,which perhaps give it expectorant properties.
The bulbs contain several thiosulphinates,and also potentially anticarcinogenic flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol.
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